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🍎 Food NL February 16, 2026

illegal trade of 2 cats with falsified documentation from China (TPE-2026-037)

Classification
Suspicion of fraud
Risk
Potential risk
Category
live animals
Origin
China
Notifier
Netherlands
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This alert was reported 101 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? Two cats from China were sold with fake papers. This is against the rules for bringing pets into the EU.

What's happening? The cats were found in the Netherlands with wrong documents. They may not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought a cat from China recently, check its papers. This may not affect most pet owners.

What should I do? Ask your vet or a pet expert to check the cat’s papers. Call your doctor if you feel sick around the cat.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Suspicion of fraud · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
February 16, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=PA26.1263

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
illegal trade of 2 cats with falsified documentation from China (TPE-2026-037). Classification: Suspicion of fraud · Risk: Potential risk · Category: live animals · Origin: China · Notifier: Netherlands
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 16, 2026 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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